LeBron James Meets With Controversial Kabbalah Rabbi

According to TMZ, LeBron James paid controversial Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto six figures to sit in on a merchandising meeting on a yacht somewhere off the coast of New York. Pinto is styled as something of a business guru-slash-spiritual leader to the rich and famous. He only speaks Hebrew, and refuses to meet with women.

Pinto specializes in Kabbalah, the mystical side of Judaism that was briefly in vogue thanks to Madonna. But don't expect him to be meeting with the Queen of Pop anytime soon. He reportedly refuses to meet with women.

At shiurs he makes "Women in attendance [sit] in a balcony behind a curtain, watching over closed-circuit television."

If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.

We use cookies to collect and analyze information on site performance and usage, and to enhance and customize content and advertisements. By clicking 'X' or continuing to use the site, you agree to allow cookies to be placed. To find out more, visit our cookies policy and our privacy policy.